Practice Quizzes

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1: Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the:

A: blood

B: bile

C: brain

D: liver

E: lungs

2: A dysfunctional endocrine gland characterized by an increased production of hormones is called:

A: hyposecretion

B: homeostasis

C: hypersecretion

D: hyperglycemia

3: The pituitary gland secretes __ hormones.

A: 4

B: 6

C: 7

D: 9

E: 12

4: Which pituitary hormone is regulated through an inhibitory factor?

A: prolactin

B: luteinizing hormone

C: follicle-stimulating hormone

D: adrenocorticotrophic hormone

5: Which organ is not affected by panhypopituitarism?

A: thyroid

B: adrenal glands

C: gonads

D: liver

6: Individuals with acromegaly grow to an unusual height.

A: TRUE

B: FALSE

7: Hyperthyroidism leads to a deceleration of all bodily functions.

A: TRUE

B: FALSE

8: A toxic goiter can lead to all of the following symptoms EXCEPT:

A: Rapid pulse

B: Weight loss

C: Tremors

D: Constipation

E: Irritability

9: Exposure of the head and neck to high levels of radiation can result in:

A: medullary carcinoma

B: papillary carcinoma

C: undifferentiated carcinoma

D: well-differentiated tumors

10: Major factors leading to the development of a nontoxic goiter include the following EXCEPT:

A: Iodine deficiency

B: Panhypopituitarism

C: Enzyme deficiencies

D: Increased hormone requirements

11: Myxedema is accompanied by a decreased level of TSH

A: TRUE

B: FALSE

12: Addison's disease affects:

A: blood glucose levels

B: sodium

C: potassium

D: pigmentation

E: All of the Above

13: Adrenogenital Syndrome can result in precocious puberty and masculine development in females.

A: TRUE

B: FALSE

14: Hyperparathyroidism is accompanied by the following conditions EXCEPT:

A: Bones become fragile

B: Hypercalcemia

C: Usually secondary to an adenoma

D: Decreased calcium in the bones

E: None of the Above

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